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From: "Marvin Kaye" <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: Drilling the Lancair Fiberglass Panel
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Posted for "Edward" <planeman43@excite.com>:


Hi list:

I've been drilling holes in the Lancair supplied Fiberglass Instrument Panel 
for my 235 (switches/lights/breakers etc.) and I'm having a tough time getting 
good clean holes.  Most holes have delamination around the hole on the 
backside of the panel.  I've tried fast/slow drill speeds, backing up with 
wood blocks, brand new bosch drill bits, manual/drill press and still I've not 
hit upon the right combo to get a good clean hole all the way through.  It 
does look like the Lancair panel is made from a rather large weave fabric. 

Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do to get good clean holes?

-Ed Sikora
  Merritt Island, Fl
  LC235